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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 616.20 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 616.20 and 322.54 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 616.20 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/616.20 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 616.20 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 198,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,749.15/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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